Hi, I'm 27 and considering a breast augmentation. I am 5ft 8 around 143lbs (I'm quite athletic) and my measurements are currently bust-35 inches waist-27 inches hip-40 inches. I currently wear a 34c and am wanting to increase my bust size by several sizes to have more of an hourglass appearance to a DDD or E cup. Am I right in thinking i will need around 500-600cc to achieve this size breast? Are saline implants preferable for a larger implant or silicone? I will be getting an under the muscle placement.
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Thanks for your question. Seems like she may have had a breast augmentation done with silicone implants beneath the muscle. As for the size, it may be between 300 CCs - 400 CCs (just a guess). Fat Transfer may also be a possibility.
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